Warmer homes

The Eastland Community Trust (ECT) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) will combine forces to bring an additional $5 million worth of funding to insulate Gisborne and Tairawhiti homes over the next 2 years.

This project will target those low income homes first by offering a subsidy for ceiling and underfloor insulation to community service card holders.  The programme will be reviewed early in 2012 and, depending on uptake, contractor capacity and funding, look to expand the programme to include non-community service card holders as well.

This programme is different from before because the service providers will be looking at wider home health issues and working with the supporting entities in each area to ensure home safety and maintenance is good and if not, source funding to help pay for repairs.

Who to call to register for a free home energy assessment

If you live on the eastern side of the Waimata River in Kaiti, Tamarau, Wainui or up the East Coast you need to call Home&Dry on their freephone 0508 46 63 63  to book a free home energy assessment.

If you live on the city side of the Waimata River in Whataupoko, Mangapapa, Elgin, Te Hapara or any rural area west of the city you need to call Smart Energy Solutions on their freephone 0800 888 766 or visit their website to register for a free home energy assessment.